South-east Asia

Fuel shock meets faith: Iran war drives up pilgrimage costs for South-east Asian Muslims

Surging oil prices are forcing airlines to balance rising costs with their commitment to transport pilgrims

For South-east Asia, payments are the critical foundation for cross-border digital growth.
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Payments infrastructure – not apps – will define South-east Asia fintech’s next decade

Four critical developments point to where payments in the region are heading next

Indonesia and Timor Leste are likely to witness strong consumption in 2026, while Myanmar's disaster reconstruction could support a rebound in domestic activity.

Domestic demand could support South-east Asia growth if Middle East conflict stabilises early: ADB

The energy shock is unlikely to crush longer-term growth ambitions, say economists

Malaysia ranks 23rd globally on the Milken Institute’s global opportunity index.

South-east Asian markets account for 8.8% of global capital inflows from 2021 to 2024: report

FDI makes up 72.5% of inflows to Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam

Asean's booming population equates to a higher demand for supplies of safe, nutritious food as well as reliable sources of energy.

Regulation can bolster Asean’s food and energy resilience

Fundamental frameworks at national level will ultimately help drive momentum for bloc’s larger harmonisation goal

South-east Asia’s fuel oil imports from Brazil more than doubled last month compared to February.

South-east Asia’s robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns

Spot premiums for bunker fuel in Singapore have eased back to pre-war levels

Neil Falconer, head of innovation banking, HSBC Singapore.
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Building for scale in South-east Asia’s new economy

Expanding a high-growth company globally involves hurdles like international payroll, FX risk, and treasury. Neil Falconer from HSBC has the three key pillars needed.

South-east Asia can produce strong exits, but expectations were arguably set too high, too soon, says the writer.

Is South-east Asia’s startup ecosystem stalling or simply maturing?

The region is not facing an exit drought. Here’s what is really happening

Changi Airport has now seen several European airlines add new direct flights to the city-state amid higher passenger demand.

S-E Asia tourism takes hit from Middle East crisis, but intra-regional travel could spell hope

As airlines shun the Gulf region, key airports in this area could also capture more transit traffic: analysts